What is a pro or con of living in Portland, Oregoncompared to Silver Spring, Maryland?

Miscellaneous is 14% more expensive in Portland.

What salary do I need to live in Portland, Oregon copmared to Silver Spring, Maryland?

A salary of $100,000 in Silver Spring, Maryland should increase to $101,223 in Portland, Oregon (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SILVER SPRING vs. PORTLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 1.2% more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $101,223 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Miscellaneous
14% more expensive in Portland
than in Silver Spring, Maryland

Silver Spring, MD vs. Portland, OR

Compared to Silver Spring, Portland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

3.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

27.0% lower

Commute

7.8% lower

Health

4.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

14.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

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Silver Spring, MD vs. Portland, OR

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